The Wide, Wide World, Volume 1Putnam, 1852 Ellen has difficulty believing that God will take care of her when her dying mother leaves her with the unloving Mrs. Dunscombe. |
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... waited for you . " 66 Thank you , dear mamma , " with another embrace ; " how good you are ; but I don't think I want any . " They drew their chairs to the table , but it was plain neither had much heart to eat ; although Mrs ...
... waited for you . " 66 Thank you , dear mamma , " with another embrace ; " how good you are ; but I don't think I want any . " They drew their chairs to the table , but it was plain neither had much heart to eat ; although Mrs ...
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... wait some time for the desired fine day . and Ellen thought they were longer than ever this year . But after many stormy days had tried her patience , there was at length a sudden change , both without and within doors . The clouds had ...
... wait some time for the desired fine day . and Ellen thought they were longer than ever this year . But after many stormy days had tried her patience , there was at length a sudden change , both without and within doors . The clouds had ...
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... wait till the doctor has been here . " 66 Mamma , " said Ellen , after a pause , making a great effort of self - denial , " I am afraid you oughtn't to go out to get these things for me . Pray don't , mamma , if you think it will do you ...
... wait till the doctor has been here . " 66 Mamma , " said Ellen , after a pause , making a great effort of self - denial , " I am afraid you oughtn't to go out to get these things for me . Pray don't , mamma , if you think it will do you ...
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... wait long for me . " In a few minutes the two set forth from the house . The day was as fine as could be ; there was no wind , there was no dust ; the sun was not oppressive ; and Mrs. Montgomery did feel refreshed and strengthened ...
... wait long for me . " In a few minutes the two set forth from the house . The day was as fine as could be ; there was no wind , there was no dust ; the sun was not oppressive ; and Mrs. Montgomery did feel refreshed and strengthened ...
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... wait long enough ; we had to wait a great while for our first shopping day . I wish such another would come round . " " But the misfortune is , " said her mother , " that we cannot afford to wait . November will soon be here , and your ...
... wait long enough ; we had to wait a great while for our first shopping day . I wish such another would come round . " " But the misfortune is , " said her mother , " that we cannot afford to wait . November will soon be here , and your ...
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Page 91 - Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the Lord: his going forth is prepared as the morning; and he shall come unto us as the rain, as the latter and former rain unto the earth.
Page 34 - And one of the elders answered, saying unto me, What are these which are arrayed in white robes ? and whence came they ? And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
Page 34 - Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple : and he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell among them. They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat. For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters : and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.
Page 52 - Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope.
Page 22 - How do you trust me ? — in what ? " " Why, mamma, — in the first place, I trust every word you say — entirely — I know nothing could be truer ; if you were to tell me black is white, mamma, I should think my eyes had been mistaken. Then everything you tell or advise me to do, I know it is right, perfectly. And I always feel safe when you are near me, because I know you'll take care of me. And I am glad to think I belong to you, and you have the management of me entirely, and I needn't manage...
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Page 47 - But then, mamma," said Ellen, raising her head; "how can I be one of his children? I do love you a great deal better; how can I help it, mamma?" "You cannot help it, I know, my dear,
Page 89 - Though he was rich, yet for our sake he became poor, that we through his poverty might be rich.
Page 295 - A CHARGE to keep I have A God to glorify, A never-dying soul to save, And fit it for the sky...
Page 262 - He ransom'd me from hell with blood, And by his pow'r my foes controll'd; He found me wand'ring far from God, And brought me to his chosen fold.